Joshua Frederick Cockey Talbott was born near Lutherville, Md., 29 July 1843. He began to study law in 1862 but joined the Confederate Army in 1864 to serve in the 2d Maryland Cavalry. Following the war, Talbott was admitted to the bar and began to practice law in Towson, Md. In 1878, after several years of activity in Democratic politics and local civic affairs, he was elected to Congress. Except for the periods 1885 to 1893, during which he served for a time as Insurance Commissioner for Maryland, and 1894 to 1902, he served in Congress until his death. Talbott was a member of the Naval Affairs Committee for 25 years and worked unceasingly for a strong and modern Navy. He died in Lutherville 5 October 1918 after a long life of distinguished public service. Photo: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.

USS J. Fred Talbot (DD-156) as seen off the Panama Canal Balboa Shops on August 17, 1942. The ship is camouflaged in measure MS12 (mod) color scheme and, as many other Wickes class vessels, has been rebuilt, as is evident with one of her stacks removed. Photo from the 1943-45 Naval Recognition Manual files.

Mike Green

Charleston Navy Yard, December 31 1943.

David Buell

As AG-81

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October 30 1944, location unknown.

Paul Rebold

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